Eric J Paull

Captain Eric Paull didn't just write about dolphins—he lives among them.

As a licensed charter boat captain operating Saltwater Serenity Charters in Navarre, Florida, Eric spends his days on the emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, where the line between work and wonder has long since blurred. What began as a childhood passion on Ohio's Portage Lakes—where his father first handed him the helm of the family boat—has evolved into a life dedicated to the sea and the stories it holds.

With a Master's degree in Elementary Education, Eric brings both a captain's expertise and an educator's heart to his writing. He has a gift for making the complex world of marine life accessible and engaging, whether he's guiding families on dolphin-watching excursions or crafting stories that bring readers aboard for intimate encounters with the Gulf's most remarkable creatures.

When Eric isn't at the helm, he's documenting the lives of the dolphins who call Pensacola Pass home, particularly Half Tail, a resilient dolphin whose story captures the heart of what it means to survive and thrive in the wild. His unique perspective as captain, educator, and conservationist gives his storytelling an authenticity that can only come from thousands of hours on the water and a deep understanding of how to inspire wonder in readers of all ages.

Eric shares ongoing adventures and dolphin updates through his Facebook group, "Half Tail and Friends." He lives in Navarre, Florida, with his family, continuing his mission to inspire respect and wonder for the marine world, one story at a time.